Role: Residential Childcare Support Worker Company: Beaufort Care Group Location : Bournemouth & surrounding areas Salary : From £30,000 per annum (including enhancements) Hours: 37 hours per week, plus 10 sleep-in shifts per month and overtime opportunities Roster: 4 week rolling roster to include some weekends and Bank holidays Why work with us Competitive Pay : Great opportunity to earn, with potential to increase your salary upon successful probation and achievement of NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People and Families Practitioner qualification (or equivalent), PLUS sleep-in and over-time rates Employee Benefits : 5.6 weeks holiday rising with service; £500 joining bonus (T&Cs apply); Blue Light Card; free DBS; referral bonuses; long service awards to a maximum of £2000 and company events Professional Development : Comprehensive and fully paid induction; relevant, professional qualifications paid for by us; continuous skills and knowledge training; plus opportunities for career advancement in the childcare industry with an expanding company About the Role As a Residential Childcare Support Worker, you will perform a vital role in our children's lives, working as part of a team and being a responsible, trusted parent figure for looked-after children. Your responsibilities include: Building strong, positive relationships with children who have experienced traumatic and difficult backgrounds Supporting their educational and emotional development, helping them to heal and thrive Planning and co-ordinating engaging, fun activities, encouraging the childrens leisure interests Ensuring a structured, safe, comfortable home environment Following regulatory processes which includes good administration and recording of information About you To succeed as a Residential Childcare Support Worker, were looking for candidates who are: Dedicated to child safeguarding Empathetic and effective communicators, able to form trusted, meaningful relationships with children Passionate about making a positive difference in childrens welfare Resilient and patient, capable of handling challenging behaviours Proactive and creative in activity planning Capable of practical life skills including cooking, cleaning and good home management Detail-oriented and competent users of IT, to ensure that every childs needs are met and documented in line with regulatory expectations and standards Essential must haves A valid UK driving licence, proximity to Bournemouth, Ringwood and Ferndown with a willingness to pursue relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 4 in Children, Young People & Families Practitioner. More About Beaufort Care Group Beaufort Education and Care is a leading provider of residential childcare services for looked-after children aged 6-18, based in Bournemouth, Ringwood and surrounding areas. Specialising in emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD), our established and reputable childrens homes all have a cosy family feel and are dedicated to offering high-quality, therapeutic childcare, ensuring each child's individual needs are met in a nurturing and supportive environment. Commitment to Safeguarding & Equal Opportunities Beaufort Care Group is fully committed to safeguarding children and promoting equal opportunities. Candidates will be subject to a thorough application and recruitment process, with successful applicants undergoing robust background checks including Police and Safeguarding enquiries to ensure the safety and well-being of the children in our care.